Wrongful Death

December 2008: A mother reported that he son stole her vehicle. Sheriff’s deputies found the car being driven at a slow rate of speed, then suddenly stop due to mechanical issues.  The driver never responded to officer’s commands.  He simply did nothing.  Instead of following protocols, deputies approached the vehicle, and upon noticing that the driver had his hands moving around in his pockets, opened fire and killed him. No weapon was ever seen or found. The case is in litigation in federal court. The Palm Beach Post recently reported on this case:

See these two stories:

Palm Beach Post: Accusations rise in Lake Worth man’s slaying: Mother may seek more than $100,000

Palm Beach Post: Agency limits its reviews of deputies’ deadly force